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Read MoreAt 66, I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. I’ve spent decades preparing for retirement — can my plans survive what comes next?
While most of us anticipate health challenges in retirement,
GameChangers 2025: Cryptocurrency Is Now in the Criminal Mainstream
A decade ago, Latin America’s criminal groups were starting to experiment with cryptocurrency, but in 2025, they went all in. From an unprecedented bank heist to nearly untraceable money laundering techniques, virtual currencies went mainstream. And as the amount of cocaine trafficked around the globe exploded, rigid criminal organizations have been replaced by loose,
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Read MoreHouseholds ditch fixed deposits, PPF as rate cuts push savings towards equities, mutual funds
Indian households are steadily redrawing their savings playbook as lower interest rates erode the appeal of traditional fixed-income products. Latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that in FY25, savers pulled back from bank deposits, insurance and small savings schemes, while channelling a growing share of their money into equities and mutual funds.
Read MoreTrump wants to bar Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes
President Donald Trump said he wanted Congress to take immediate steps to stop private equity firms and other large investors from buying more single-family homes, embracing a position with populist appeal that has long failed to gain broader traction.
Trump’s announcement, which he made in a social media post Wednesday, is aimed at Wall Street-backed firms that for years have bought up homes and rented them out.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Oh, That Can’t Be Good
Usually, we talk about interesting stocks that may be on the cusp of growing revenues, profits or share price rapidly on a Tuesday but today we’re breaking from our regular programming to flag a major concern that could affect consumers. And because consumer spending is widely regarded to constitute about 70% of GDP, anything that affects it has a material impact on the broader stock market.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is The Santa Claus Rally Real?
Every seasoned trader has heard the phrase “Santa Claus Rally,” but very few understand precisely why it happens. Is it random or is there something structural under the surface that repeats like clockwork each year?
Beyond the whimsical idea of holiday cheer spilling over into the markets, there are structural and behavioral dynamics at play that make the final weeks of the year particularly conducive to market gains.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
150 Year Old Indicator Picks Bear Market Bottom
It’s hard to figure out one golden indicator that could accurately point to when the bear market will bottom. Should you look at Buffett’s favorite indicator tracking Total Market Cap/GDP? Or maybe it’s best to look at the S&P vs the Fed Balance Sheet? What about book values or price-to-earnings ratios for the indices? As you can see,
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